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  • St. Patrick's Day Craft Roundup
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    St. Patrick’s Day Craft Roundup

    St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! My kiddos and I love making crafts for every holiday of the year. Shamrocks, rainbows, and green are perfect for hanging around the house from mid-February until March 17. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with children than with some simple but festive crafts through […] More

  • Handprint Rainbow St. Patrick's Day Craft
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    Handprint Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Craft

    I have always loved making crafts. Now that I am a mother of four, I also love making crafts with my kiddos. When my oldest was younger and an only child, she and I made crafts together all the time. I was especially obsessed with making handprint crafts with her. Making handprint crafts for the […] More

  • Pot of Gold Rainbow Paper Plate Craft
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    Pot of Gold Rainbow Paper Plate Craft

    My kids and I love making homemade crafts for each holiday of the year. Previously my daughter and I made a pot of gold the end of a handprint rainbow for St. Patrick’s Day. This year, my toddler son also got in on the crafting fun, making his own rainbow while my daughter made hers. […] More

  • Paper Collage Rainbow Craft
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    Paper Collage Rainbow Craft

    I love making crafts with my daughter during homeschool preschool. While exploring St. Patrick’s Day last spring, my daughter and I made a simple but fun paper collage rainbow craft. Materials Rainbow printable (http://www.coloringpages456.com/rainbow-coloring-pages/) Blank paper Colored paper Scissors Cotton balls Glue Directions Print the rainbow printable on the blank paper. Cut or tear the […] More

  • 'Elmer and the Rainbow' Paper Rainbow Craft
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    ‘Elmer and the Rainbow’ Paper Rainbow Craft

    The Elmer series from David McKee are popular books in my home. In addition to reading, making crafts is another favorite activity that I love doing with my kids. Last year after reading Elmer and the Rainbow, my daughter and I made our own patchwork rainbows. Materials Blank paper Black marker Colored paper Scissors Glue […] More